Zakariya al-Qazwini
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Summary
Zakariya al-Qazwini was born on January 1, 1203[1], in Qazvin[2]. He died on January 1, 1283[3], in Baghdad[4]. He worked as a historian[5], mathematician[6], zoologist[7], geographer[8], and naturalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (796 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Occupation: judge[11], qadi[12]
- Field of work: natural science[13], cosmography[14], geography[15]
- Notable work: ʿAjā'ib al-makhlūqāt wa gharā'ib al-mawjūdāt[16], Āthār al-Bilād wa-Akhbār al-ʻIbād[17]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Zakariya al-Qazwini[20]
- Honorific prefix: Allamah[21]
- Family name: Qazwini[22]
- Given name: Zakariya[23]
- Described by source: al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[25]
- Nickname: أبو يحيى[26], أبو عبد الله[27]
- Commons Creator page: Zakariya al-Qazwini[28]
- Name in native language: زكريَّا بن مُحمَّد بن محمود القزويني[29]
- Has works in the collection: Metropolitan Museum of Art[30]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]
Why It Matters
Zakariya al-Qazwini has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include ʿAjā'ib al-makhlūqāt wa gharā'ib al-mawjūdāt[34], a literary work[35] and Āthār al-Bilād wa-Akhbār al-ʻIbād[36], a literary work[37].
FAQs
Where was Zakariya al-Qazwini born?
Zakariya al-Qazwini's place of birth was Qazvin[2].
Where did Zakariya al-Qazwini die?
Zakariya al-Qazwini died in Baghdad[4].
What did Zakariya al-Qazwini do for work?
Zakariya al-Qazwini worked as a historian[5], mathematician[6], zoologist[7], geographer[8], and naturalist[9].